The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24
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HORRIBLE FATE OF AN UNKNOWN
MAN AT JACKSONVILLE.

Left Together-A Romantic Marriage
in New Jersey-Searching for the
Passengers from the Alesia - The
Fight Over the Charter.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Nov. 23.-An I'M
known white man was run over and killed
by the morning express train to Fernandina
on the Belt railroad of the Florida Railway
and Navigation Company, just at the city
limits, at the extension of Pine street, this
morning The accident occurred between
two street crossings, and the track was
straight for a mile in each direction.
The body was literally cut to
pieces. The trunk was separated from the
lower portion of the body. Both legs were
cut off at the ankle, with the feet remain
ing in the Shoes The arms were severed
below the elbow. The remains were strewn
along the track for a distance of 100 yards,
and when picked up and placed
together presented little evidence
of humanity. The face alone es-
capped serious designation, only one bruiss
showing on the forehead, and from the
calm expression of the features 1T Is inferred
that death was instantaneous. Justice Ma
yuire impanelled jury in the city and
mains No one was present VINO had seen
the accident or knew the man, and the jury
adjourned till afternoon. The man was about
Is years old had fair, sandy complexion,
light hair and a heavy light moustach9
with the ends curled up de was we'll clad
in light gray pants, dark coat, dark blue
flannel shirt new shoes and SLOUGH hat
blue tie, new "polka-dot,n was tied around
his neck He has been seen here in the city
but nothing could be found among the
pieces of clothing by which to identify him.
The Coroner's jury rendered verdict of
accidental death The engineer on the train
testified that the man was lying on the
track, and as the morning was slightly
foggy, he did not see him in time to stop.
A ROMANTIC MARRIAGE
DR. Wallace Mitchell, of this city, returned
last night with his bride nee Miss Eva Sal
lace, of Jersey City, n. j. 1t is said to be
true love match with all the romantic ele-
ments of love at first sight to make it inter-
esting DR.. Charlton, of Savannah, was to
haye been the doctors best man, but being
exposed sly Cupid transfixed him also,
and the two marriages occurred about the
same time.
THE ITALIANS FROM THE ALEsIA.
The five Italians mentioned in the letter
from the New York State Board of Health,
which was published in to-dayS MORNING
NEWS are already here. They were resi-
dents here formerly and left last spring for
Italy, and returned home on the Alesin. 1t
is reported that they arrived here yesterday
but their whereabouts remain undiscovered
as vet. Dr. Knight is after them, however,
and they might as well surrender at once,
for the doctor never gets left on such chases
it is not supposed there is any danger, yet
the doctor desires to satisfy himself fully
about the matter. 1t is said Micole Corleuto
owes Church, Anderson a. Co. over 500,
ard that they two are lying IN wait to ar
rest him on charges of crookcdness. Between
the two fires it is very likely they will be
found.
There will be service at ST. Andrews
church tomorrow, Thanksgiving day, at IL
O'Clock sun time The sermon will be
preached by Bishop Weed. The offerings
will be devoted to the Orphanage and Home
Cor the Friendless.
The Union Thanksgiving service this year
is to be held at St@kauls Methodist church,
corner Duval and Newman streets. Rev. w.
II. Dodge will preach the sermon and near
" all the ministers and congregations Of the
city will participate. The offerings will be
given to the Orphanage and Home of the
FriendleSs
THE CITY CHARTER.
The stir over the new city charter con-
tinues, and all phases of opinion are heard.
AS Dec II is the date it goes into effect,
something will have to be done at once.
AT its called meeting last night the
CITY Council considered the question
Alderman TRAY called up the matter and
stated that in conversation with two of
the attorneys, d. U Fletcher and l.. |.
Fleming they stated that it was their opin-
ion that an election could be held But
what measures would have to be adopted
they were not prepared to report On
motion the special committee appointed to
investigate the matter was requested to
have the attorneys submit at as early a date
as possible their report embodying whether
or not an election can be held, and how the
same should be called.
Late last night the following call was
issued:
To the Members of the Democratic City Erectt-
tiue Committee:
GENTLEMEN-You are hereby notified to meet
at the office of Hon. A. W. Ovens Holiness
building, at 80 p. m, standard time, Saturday,
Nov. &c, for the purpose of considering aud
susnce of the act of the Legislature of 1887
establishing the municipality of Jacksonville,
etc. E. j. TRAY, Chairman.
Not. 20, 1887.
A PROHIBITION RALLY
The prohibition committee of twenty-five
appointed to conduct the campaign called a
mass meeting at the Opera House tonight.
The demOnStl alton was immense. The seats
were all filled and the aisles were crowded
After hearing Chairman j. W. Archibald's
report. a committee of twenty-five was APP
pointed TO select the executive committee of
nine to conduct the campaign. Numerous
speakers then addressed the large audience
They were heartily applauded. The pro-
hlbition movement is literally wave in
this county.
A railroad man well-llnown in transpor-
tation matters said this evening that.H. NJ.
Flagler, the millionaire President OF the
Standard Oil Company, has arranged for
10000 thoussnd-mile round trip railroad
tickets from New York to St. Augustine
which will be placed on sale in New York
city Jan. at 800 each. The purchaser is
TO have free transportation to st. Au-
glstine and return and five days
board and lodgings at the new Ponce de
Leon Hotel. On their return to New York
they win receive rebate of $50. This gives
them round trip passage and five days
board for $50, just about what the ticket
costs now by various lines. 1t is expected
that nearly all these tourists will remain
longer than the five days at Mr.. Flagler's
hotel, and even if they don't it is said that
he will receive 81 on each ticket sold
which will make the neat sum of 500, 600
provided the 5000 tickets are sold Trans
portation men say it is unique scheme.
FIGHT WITH KNIVES.
John Mills and William Thomas. bott
colored engaged in stabbing ARRAY to
day, and the former was badly cut, Thomas